1584
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From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
1596
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From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
1598
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From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
adaptationnounUS /ˌædəpˈteɪʃən/
a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
Bartholomew
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From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
characterised
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From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
dramatises
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From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
Felismena
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From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
Felix
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From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading 'Two Gentlemen of Verona.'
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
Montemayor
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From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
not any; not one
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Two Gentlemen of Verona.'
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
Philomena
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From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
by chance
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
reformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
Shepardess
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From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
Southampton
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From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The story is the same as that of 'The Shepardess Felismena' in the Spanish pastoral romance of 'Diana' by George de Montemayor, which long enjoyed popularity in England.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 'Two Gentlemen of Verona.'
VeronanounUS /vərˈoʊnə/
a city in Veneto on the River Adige
From this reading 'Two Gentlemen of Verona.'
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is every likelihood that it was an adaptation--amounting to a reformation--of a lost 'History of Felix and Philomena,' which had been acted at Court in 1584.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Less gaiety characterised another comedy of the same date, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which dramatises a romantic story of love and friendship.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
Yonge
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From this reading No complete English translation of 'Diana' was published before that of Bartholomew Yonge in 1598, but a manuscript version by Thomas Wilson, which was dedicated to the Earl of Southampton in 1596, was possibly circulated far earlier.
